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analgesic
analgesic
[Přídavné jméno]

able to reduce pain

analgetický

analgetický

Ex: The cream had an analgesic effect on sore muscles. 
anodyne
anodyne
[Přídavné jméno]

able to reduce or ease physical pain

bolest tišící, analgetický

bolest tišící, analgetický

Ex: The doctor prescribed an anodyne ointment for the burn. 
antiseptic
antiseptic
[Přídavné jméno]

preventing the growth of harmful microorganisms

antiseptický, dezinfekční

antiseptický, dezinfekční

Ex: She applied antiseptic cream to the cut to prevent infection. 
aseptic
aseptic
[Přídavné jméno]

preventing infection by avoiding contamination with bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens

aseptický, sterilní

aseptický, sterilní

Ex: Surgeons must maintain an aseptic environment during operations. 
balm
balm
[Podstatné jméno]

a healing or soothing substance with a nice smell applied to the skin in order to relieve pain, irritation, or discomfort

balzám, mast

balzám, mast

Ex: She applied a cooling balm to her sunburned skin to soothe the pain. 
catharsis
catharsis
[Podstatné jméno]

the cleansing of the bowels by using a substance that causes evacuation

čištění střev, katharsis

čištění střev, katharsis

Ex: The doctor recommended catharsis to treat the patient's constipation. 
curative
curative
[Přídavné jméno]

able to heal or relieve a medical condition

léčivý, uzdravující

léčivý, uzdravující

Ex: The herb has curative effects on minor wounds. 
cure-all
cure-all
[Podstatné jméno]

an object, medicine, or remedy thought to have universal healing properties

všelék, univerzální lék

všelék, univerzální lék

Ex: The potion was advertised as a cure-all for every illness. 
euthanasia
euthanasia
[Podstatné jméno]

the intentional act of ending a person's life painlessly and without their consent, typically to relieve suffering from a terminal illness or irreversible condition

eutanazie, šetrná smrt

eutanazie, šetrná smrt

Ex: In some countries, there is ongoing debate about legalizing euthanasia for terminally ill patients who wish to end their suffering. 
emollient
emollient
[Přídavné jméno]

having a softening or soothing effect on the skin

změkčující, uklidňující

změkčující, uklidňující

Ex: Shea butter is known for its emollient properties, moisturizing and softening the skin. 
nostrum
nostrum
[Podstatné jméno]

a questionable or unproven remedy or treatment, often sold with exaggerated claims of effectiveness

nostrum, šarlatánský lék

nostrum, šarlatánský lék

Ex: The traveling salesman touted his miracle nostrum as a cure for all ailments, promising instant relief to anyone who purchased it. 
palliative
palliative
[Přídavné jméno]

relieving symptoms without curing the underlying cause

paliativní, symptomatický

paliativní, symptomatický

Ex: Comfort and dignity are central to palliative care. 
to palliate
to palliate
[sloveso]

to soothe the pain of an illness without curing it

zmírnit, utlumit

zmírnit, utlumit

Ex: The hospice team worked to palliate her symptoms, ensuring she remained comfortable in her final days. 
salubrious
salubrious
[Přídavné jméno]

indicating or promoting healthiness and well-being

zdravý, prospěšný pro zdraví

zdravý, prospěšný pro zdraví

Ex: The mountain air was considered salubrious, offering crisp freshness that invigorated the lungs. 
panacea
panacea
[Podstatné jméno]

something that is believed to cure any disease or illness

všelék, univerzální lék

všelék, univerzální lék

Ex: Many people hoped that the new drug would be a panacea for all their health problems. 
salutary
salutary
[Přídavné jméno]

having a positive effect on physical well-being

prospěšný, zdravý

prospěšný, zdravý

Ex: Fresh air and exercise can have a salutary effect. 
soporific
soporific
[Přídavné jméno]

causing one to become sleepy and mentally inactive

uspávací, ospalý

uspávací, ospalý

Ex: The lecture was so soporific that several students struggled to stay awake. 
to allay
to allay
[sloveso]

to make something, such as an emotion, less intense

zmírnit, uklidnit

zmírnit, uklidnit

Ex: Her kind words allayed my fears about the upcoming test. 
cathartic
cathartic
[Podstatné jméno]

a medicine or substance that causes the bowels to empty

projímadlo, laxativum

projímadlo, laxativum

Ex: The doctor prescribed a strong cathartic before the surgery. 
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